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WX52 XZV

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,776 mi
Last recorded112,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 XZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,776 miles

Nearside Rear trye slightly perished

Rear exhaust join corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,184 miles

Rear exhaust join corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing thin

Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,833 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 88,831 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,453 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,412 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s front anti roll bar drop link joint worn

exhaust getting rusty

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

rear number plate deteriorating

replace wiper blades

Fail 12 Mar 2010 72,179 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

NOTE plastic covers fitted

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s front anti roll bar drop link joint worn

exhaust getting rusty

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

rear number plate deteriorating

replace wiper blades

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,441 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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WX52 XZV is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX52 XZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX52 XZV is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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